shock question

I have a 1983 k5 it has a 6 inch lift and 35s on it. It rides like crap, what shocks would you guys reccomend for it. The truck is a daily driver in the winter, Are dual shocks worth looking into?
TIA for your time

Someone was talking about some gabriels or monroes. I can't remember which. I'm sure they will chime in though. Suppossedly good shocks. Mine are old and worn out too. In the same boat you are, with out the lift though /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

<font color="green"> If you're just trying to cure a rough ride, I would suggest removing the shocks and taking it for a drive to see if it rides any smoother. It will definately be bouncier, but justdrive it to see if it's noticably softer. If it's still stiff as a board then there is no need to waste money on shocks. </font>

Maybe I should rephrase it rides nice and soft but when i hit a bump it continues bouncing for 15 seconds or more, since bumps are usually spaced out less then 5 seconds, I feel as though im driving a trampoline. Both of the front shocks are leaking oil profusely. Im leaning towards the autozone ones. Any other recomendations apreicated.
tia

There is another post I started for the above mentioned Gabriel shocks but those are for a rear 4" lift. Might be able to use them in the front on a 6" lift? What is measurement from bolt to bolt on the front? These gabriels are 18" compressed and 30" extended. Someone first posted these shocks for the front with furd shock towers (I dont remember who found the shock number originally?). I bought some about 8-9 months ago and I got my BDS lift a couple weeks ago and the rears are the same as the gabriels.link to post

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